Crufts

Crufts 2020 : A.V. Imported Breed Register (Hound)

Judge: Ann Ingram

Puppy Dog ( 3)( 1)

1. Andrews Cornishtor Nevek 

Bavarian of lovely size and type in excellent condition. Very nice head with correct ears and nice expression.well arched Medium length neck, just needs to strengthen in pasterns, good depth of brisket, strong hindquarters, moves really well.

2. Taylor’s Coonstar The Nose Knows Bl/Tan Coonhound 

Another nice youngster in super condition, with nice head with good rise of skull, friendly expression, deep flows and good ears. Well arched medium length neck, good bone and feet, just needs to grow into himself and settle a bit more on the move

Junior Dog (4 )( 1)

1. Simm’s Swales Shawn At Ezhar ( Imp.. NL) (Azawak)

. So very graceful with nice flowing lines, long refined, well chiselled head, almond shaped eyes, crested neck, deep chest, correct very moderate angulation and level topline. So very elegant on the move with very nice carriage.

2. Coonsar The Nose Knows.

3. Dunne’s Swala’s Saqr 

Postgraduate Dog ( 7)

1. Parker’s Figaro Succession of Baron With Kantilou (Imp. Pol.) (Basset Bleu De Gascogne)

  Well made dog in super conditon. lovely balanced head with well defined occiput, gentle expression, correct front, long, well arched neck, good topline and strong hindquarters, very nice carriage on the move.

2. Skaboullos & Jenkins Covehithe Rout Sixty Six 

Impressive Coonhound with super head and lovely expression, nicely arched neck, good depth of brisket, good topline, could have a little more rear angulation, very nice carriage on the move.

3.Durrants Scenterbay Fade To Grey.

Open Dog ( 11)

What a tough class this was with several top class males in competition, a total pleasure to judge.

1. Mc Donald-Ulliott’s Int.Ch. Hibeck Dino. (Griffon Fauve De Bretagne) Best Dog & BOB

Such a super quality class with tough decisions. In the end the sheer soundness and ring presence of this fauve won the class. With his classic head and lively expression, arched neck, good front with strong forechest, well arched feet, ribs carried well back, strong, moderately angulated hindquarters which he really uses on the move. He exudes quiet confidence and lovely friendly attitude, he covers the ground so effortlessly conveying the impression he could go all day. A top class dog. Delighted to see him shortlisted in the group.

2. Klishas’ Azamour GV Don Carlos .(Azawak. )Res. Best Dog.

So very graceful with long, well chiselled, refined head, pronounced occiput, . Long crested neck, deep chest, correct moderate angulation both front and rear to give him great balance, so very elegant on the move.

3. Becker de Jong & Becke’s Int.Ch./No/Lux Ch. Bayaway Kennishaw Flying Dutchman for Mergelhoeve. Jww 17/18 (Bl/Tan Coonhound.)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme (2 )

1. Durrant’s Scenterbay Fade To Grey (Bl/Tan Coonhound) 

Well balanced Male of very nice type, well balanced head with good oval skull, dark well shaped eyes, well arched neck, turns his feet out a little. Good body and topline, could have stronger hindquarters .

2. Ross’ Blue Rock Of Oaklands (Bavarian Mt Hound)

typical head and expression good height of leg, could be shorter in loin and have more ribcage. Moves steadily with good outline and carriage.

Puppy Bitch ( 5)

1. Stanley’s Coonstar Magnetic North . (Bl/Tan Coonhound )

Well balanced feminine bitch just right for age in super condition. Scored with her beautiful head and expression, nicely arched neck good bone and feet. Correct body proportions, moves very well with lovely outline and tail carriage.

2. Smith & Norton’s Coonstar Hill To High Water At Morganbury ( Bl/Tan Coonhound )

Another well balanced bitch who just need a few months to develop head, and depth of chest. Nice expression, good proportions, moves well with correct outline and tail carriage 

3. Wyer’s Pascaline Du Sentier Des Caillottes

Junior Bitch ( 3)( 1)Best Puppy

1. Skabollos & Jenkins’ Mitteleuropa Apfel Strudel (Imp. Ita) (Bl/Tan Coonhound )

11 months old who scored in head and depth of brisket. Classic head with strong flows and soft exp. crested neck, good forechest and ribs carried well back, moved well with her nice outline.

2. Priestman’s Alfa Barbra Arrow Through Coonsar. (Bl/Tan Coonhound)

Well balanced bitch a little fine in type. Well balanced head, nice expression, good neck and shoulder, covers the ground well on the move with good topline

Postgraduate Bitch (3)

1. Evans’ Hibeck Donna (Griffon Fauve De Bretagne)

 Well balanced bitch who scored in overall soundness. Balanced head with kind expression, nicely arched neck well laid shoulders, could be a little shorter in loin , moved steadily and soundly. Good coat texture.

2. Skaboullos & Jenkins’ Covehithe Memphis Belle. (Bl/Tan Coonhound)

 Very nice oval skull, well shaped eyes, deep flees, turns her feet out a little. Deep brisket, good topline and tailset, carries herself well on the move.

3. Priestman’s Covehithe Nebraska Rogue By Coonstar. (Bl/Tan Coonhound) 

Open Bitch ( 10)( 1)

1. Mc Donald-Ulliott’s Hibeck Erin. Best Bitch. (Griffon Fauve De Bretagne.)

Well presented in great coat, with lovely head and expression. Strong arched neck, good bone and feet. Ribs carried well back, level topline & strong moderately angulated hindquarters.Great easy stride on the move keeping her lovely outline .

2. Klishas’ Azamour GV Alejandra. Azawak. Res. Best Bitch.

I really loved this aristocratic bitch. So very elegant with lovely refined , well chiselled head, long crested neck, correct angulation both ends. Well defined withers and prominent hip bones. Just a little unnerved by some of the loud bangs around , not so easy for this breed.

3. Parker’s Milka Cacao At Kantilou.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme ( 3)

1. Wyer’s Melisent Du Sentiers Des Caillottes SHCEX (Imp. Fr) (Griffon Fauve De Bretagne)

Well balanced with very nice expression, strong neck, well laid shoulders, , could have slightly lower tail carriage on the move and go with a little more drive.

2. Hill’s Deertrackers Ulrica . Best Veteran. (Bavarian Mt Hound.)

 Very nice head and expression, good reach of neck , well sprung ribs , could have a little more height of foreleg, moving very well for her age. 

3. Hall’s Deertrackers Ula RL2 Ex. Bavarian Mt Hound.